BC Alpine Awards & Bursaries – NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 10!

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 10, 2014 | Member News

Don't miss this opportunity to help a racer receive some much needed financial support…or to say thank you to an official or volunteer who has gone the extra mile this season! 

Please take a few moments and nominate someone. 

The BC Alpine Awards Selection Committee will accept one nomination per gender from each club for each Athlete Award. It is the responsibility of the club to coordinate and select the athletes from their club to be NOMINATED for each award.

All other awards are open to nominations from anyone and everyone. 

Please submit all nominations via the Electronic Nomination Form found on the BC ALPINE WEBSITE under Awards/Media.
 

Athlete Awards

Dave Murray Ski Foundation Bursary

Criteria

Awarded to one individual per division (province) based on:

• Financial need
• Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership
• Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
• Priority given to FIS level athletes

Award

$750.00

About the Award

Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser.

Application

Submit via BC Alpine Website

Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary

Criteria

Awarded to two individuals based on

• Leadership and dedication to the sport of ski racing
• Financial need
• Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
• Priority is given to U16 and U18 level athletes

Award

$1,000.00 per athlete.

About the Award

Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.

Application

Submit via BC Alpine Website

Ski Canada Magazine Bursary

Criteria

• U16 level athletes only
• Financial need
• Potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada
• Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative

About the Award

The Ski Canada Fund is a pool of funds accumulated through commissions paid on the use of the Bank of Montreal MasterCard. The fund is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.

Award

$1000 awarded to one athlete OR $500 each to one male and one female athlete

Application

Submit via BC Alpine Website

Cary Mullen Award

Criteria

Athlete displaying the most sportsmanlike conduct

Award

Trophy for one male and one female athlete

Application

Submit via BC Alpine Website

Selection

BC Alpine Board makes selection for this award.

Officials' Awards

Moira Jaatteenmaki Official’s Award

Criteria

A continued dedication to the Officials’ program and the sport of ski racing by serving as a committed BC Alpine Official over several seasons . Due to his or her committed effort, this person has enabled ski racing to continue at the highest level in the province of BC and offer the participating athletes the best opportunities for advancement in their pursuit of excellence in ski racing.

Application

Submit nomination letter directly to the Official’s Chair at offchair@bcalpine.com or on the BC Alpine Website

Selection

BC Alpine Official’s Committee makes selection for this award.

Zone Official’s Award

Criteria

Dedication and commitment of a BC Alpine Official (Level I, II, III, IV) during the previous race season.

Award

Four (4) awards granted – one for each zone: Coast, Kootenay, North & Okanagan

Application

Submit names and letters of nomination directly to the BC Alpine Official’s Chair at offchair@bcalpine.com or on the BC Alpine Website

Selection

BC Alpine Official’s Committee makes selection for this award.

Volunteer Awards – BC Alpine Member Awards

Complete Awards Application Form online via the BC Alpine Website

Awards include:

• Volunteer of the Year
• Mountain Resort of the Year
• Event of the Year
• Club Development of the Year
• Long Term President’s Award

Criteria

Volunteer, Mountain Resort & Event

• Dedication above and beyond the normal expectations of a volunteer, club or resort
• A level of commitment that contributes to the improvement of the club or event
• On and/or off-hill participation

Club Development Award

• Club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership

BC Alpine Long Term President’s Award

• Long term service to ski racing in British Columbia

Mike and Manny Cowboy Ski Camp – watch what they were up to on day two!

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 10, 2014 | Member News

Day two of the Mike and Manny Cowboy ski camp brought the sunshine, hard conditions and a perfect training environment for some slalom. Take a look at what our day was like with the kids.

If you like what we're doing with our foundation and you're interested in being a part of it, come out to our celebration night fundraiser this Saturday the 12th in downtown Vancouver. Visit our website www.mikeandmanny.org for all information and tickets.

Day 3 coming up with some downhill action.

Mike and Manny

2nd Biennial Ski Wall of Fame Ceremony; part of Fernie Ski Heritage Week

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 10, 2014 | Member News

Mike and Manny Camp 2014 underway in Whistler – watch daily video diary!

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 9, 2014 | Member News

Mike and Manny Camp 2014 – if you can't join them, you can check out how it's going by watching their awesome, professional videos!

This week, April 8 to 11, 2014, fifteen lucky athletes from BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, have been invited to Whistler for a free, unforgettable ski camp that includes the cost of travel, housing, food and four unbelievable days of training on Whistler Blackcomb with World Cup stars Mike Janyk, Manny Osborne-Paradis and other celebrity guest coaches. Congratulations to these deserving racers!

Strong showing by BC athletes at Whistler Cup U14 International Festival

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 7, 2014 | Member News

  U14 Whistler Cup Team BC – from left to right: Jamie Casselman (Kimberley), Kaysa Panke (Red Mtn), Anton Youngberg (Vernon), Ella Renzoni (WMSC), Marcus Athans (Apex), Catherine Carruthers (Fernie)  

U14 Team BC Top-10 finishes:

Ella Renzoni (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) – 2nd in GS, 6th in slalom, 5th in dual slalom
Catherine Carruthers (Fernie Alpine Ski Team) – 9th in dual slalom, 7th in slalom
Kaysa Panke (Red Mountain Racers) – 10th in GS, 9th in dual slalom

Jamie Casselman (Kimberley Alpine Team) – 3rd in slalom, 4th in GS, 9th in dual slalom
Anton Youngberg (Vernon Ski Team) – 5th in slalom, 9th in GS
Marcus Athans (Apex Ski Club) – 4th in dual slalom

FLASH QUOTES

  Jamie Casselman   lives in Cranbrook and skis with the Kimberley Alpine Team. Casselman is this year’s U14 Men’s Provincial Champion and a member of the U14 Team BC for Whistler Cup:

“I thought the dual slalom was a cool idea–it was especially fun riding backup to the start behind the snowmobiles! I was a bit nervous before my first run of the slalom race because of the high level of competition and I really hoped to do well this year. I got 7th in my first run and was afraid the podium was out of reach. I was more comfortable before my second run so I skied more aggressively with the second fastest afternoon run and ended up on the podium in third. This was my third Whistler cup and I have had a lot of good experiences. I always look forward to the breakfasts at the Roundhouse even though I have to wake up really early!  A big thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who make this event happen for us kids.”

  Ella Renzoni   is from West Vancouver and is a member of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. Renzoni is the 2014 U14 Women’s Champion and went to Whistler Cup as part of the U14 Team BC:

“I found the dual very fun and entertaining. I especially loved having the ski cross start, as I have never used it before! I thought of the videos I have watched of Marielle Thompson in Sochi to get inspired! I was the only BC girl left in the top 8 round and when lapping around on ski-doo, all my BC teammates were cheering, it was a great feeling! Of course another huge highlight was coming in 2nd in the GS! It’s my favourite discipline."
 

Action Photos by Scott Brammer – coastphoto.com – LOTS MORE PHOTOS TAKEN BY COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY POSTED HERE

Kaysa Panke of Rossland and the Red Mountain Racers also qualified as a member of U14 Team BC for Whistler Cup:

“I really enjoyed being around athletes from different countries. The dual slalom was a great experience. My favourite part was getting towed behind the snowmobiles. I also loved the silly photo booth at each banquet. My friends, new and old, had lots of fun dressing up and making funny faces. It was thrilling to be on Team BC and to be around such an amazing group of racers. We don't always get to hang out together and this gave us that opportunity."

Photo (left to right) Ella Renzoni, Catherine Carruthers and Kaysa Panke

Anton Youngberg, Photo by Scott Brammer – coastphoto.com

U14 MEN'S DUAL SLALOM
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
RESULTS

Dual Slalom Boys' Podium – Marcus Athans (front row) finished 4th

U14 WOMEN'S DUAL SLALOM
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
RESULTS

Dual Slalom Girls' Podium including Kaysa Panke, Catherine Carruthers and Ella Renzoni